Underlying characteristics of knowledge management competence for successful strategic development of organization

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to analyze theoretical foundations of knowledge management competence and identify underlying characteristics of knowledge management competences necessary for successful strategic development of an organization.

Methodology – The study was carried out using secondary data, in particular scientific articles with theoretical and empirical studies of foreign scientists conducting research in the field of knowledge management.

Originality / value – The author describes the concept of knowledge management competencies. Based on the study of foreign scientists' research in the field of knowledge management, the author presents the definitions of such concepts as individual and organizational knowledge competence, core and distinctive competence, dynamic capabilities, knowledge assets, and also identified the necessary skills for forming knowledge management competences for individual and organizational development.

Findings – According to the results of the research, it can be concluded that for the successful formation and development of knowledge management system, it is necessary to  create  knowledge  competence, where the main factor is knowledge and its key role in the organization. And also, the success of knowledge management is possible only if there is a clear knowledge management strategy, supportive organizational culture, management style, and flexible structure.

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